“In a man's letters, you know, madam, his soul lies naked. His letters are only the mirror of his heart. Whatever passes within him is there shown undisguised in its natural progress; nothing is invented, nothing distorted; you see systems in their elements, you discover action in their motives. Samuel Johnson to Mrs. Thrale (1777)” LoveSoulLettersUndisguisedGreatest Love Letters Book:The World's Greatest Love Letters Source: The World's Greatest Love Letters
“...your soul can never be long going to the fixed stars, where I intend to settle; or else you may find me in the milky way.” LoveStars Book:The World's Greatest Love Letters Source: The World's Greatest Love Letters
“I like the word 'affection' because it signifies something habitual, and we are soon to meet to try whether we have mind enough to keep our hearts warm.” LoveAffectionWarmthHearts Book:The World's Greatest Love Letters Source: The World's Greatest Love Letters
“...you have not only a very large portion of my affection and esteem, but all that I am capable of feeling...” FeelingsAffectionEsteem Book:The World's Greatest Love Letters Source: The World's Greatest Love Letters